ABOUT

Simon Peter Cole is a Singer/Songwriter/Musician from Sheffield, UK. A multi-instrumentalist who writes, produces, engineers and mixes his own music. Creating honest, personal and sometimes playful songs, fusing influences from a lifelong love of music.

Simon first began playing his own music in folk clubs as a teenager, developing his understanding of folk and blues.

He then formed the band Steeltown who recorded an album with record producer Kevin Bacon.

Further to Steeltown, Simon returned to acoustic music. Moving towards a more Country sound, playing in Nashville and later forming a new band, The Longhorns. During this period Simon worked again with Kevin Bacon & Johnathon Quarmby to record "Where Are You Tonight" for the movie soundtrack "Solo Shuttle", this song was also recorded by Irish artist Mundy.

Following this was Simon's hiatus from the music industry. Instead he concentrated his efforts on raising his children. Continually developing as a songwriter, his music tastes broadened into many genres .

In 2022 Simon released the album "I'm Back & I'm Funky", an album influenced by 70's funk and soul.

His next album "Till the Birds Sing" in 2023 is about a difficult period in his life, dealing with anxiety, hopelessness & loss. It starts with a dream, then awakening and recalling memories till the astounding beauty of a new day and a revelation of hope.

"Ti Amo" is a collection of love songs written about his wife Juliette. Which he released on Valentines Day 2024.

His latest album "The Everything" includes some of his most personal work, themed around life and mortality .